I absolutely LOVE Mias books and writing!
They capture you from the very beginning.

Grace is the ideal law student at a convention for school. What could go wrong?

Carson is your bad boy porn star staying at the same hotel as Grace, there for a video/photo shoot.

When they bump into each other Grace knows who Carson Stinger is. But could she fall for him? Obviously not. Right?
Grace has a plan. Carson is not apart of her 5/10 yr plan. Until a pact to spend only the weekend together ruins everything.

I'm starting to think that there won't be a book Mia Sheridan writes that I won't love with the heat of a thousand suns. Her books have just the right hit of angsty and spicy deliciousness that have me swooning over the characters. Stinger hit all the right notes for me.

Grace and Carson meet by chance when they are each attending different conferences at the same hotel in Vegas. She is there for a law student conference, and he is there for an adult entertainment industry conference. They get stuck together in an elevator for a few hours, and decide to each ditch their conferences and instead spend a weekend together with no long term expectations of each other. When they leave each other though, neither can completely forget the other, and we are left to wonder if their paths will ever cross again.

These characters encompassed the very idea of soulmates. Though they spend a good portion of the book apart, their actions and their thoughts were never far from each other. They each truly seemed to become their authentic selves and who they were meant to be based off of that weekend that they spent together.

I loved this book, and I've loved everything Ive read by Mia Sheridan so far. I can't wait to dig into more of her backlist, and am so glad that Bloom Books has introduced me to her writing!

Thank you to Bloom Books and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Stinger is a second chance romance with spicy 'what happens in Vegas' fun, and I really enjoyed it!

Grace is a law student who sticks to a plan. Carson works in adult entertainment, and is a fly by the seat of your pants kind of guy. Two strangers, complete opposites, whose lives could never coexist-give into one steamy weekend together while in Vegas. But is that all it really was... or did their hearts get involved too?

There is so much fun banter that made me smile in the beginning. And it gets hot!! Their connection is very insta, but the chemistry between them is palpable. Prepare for the rollercoaster of emotion and angst that this one will take you through too though. It has a little bit of a heavy side too that I didn't anticipate, but enjoyed. It even has some suspense that kept me turning the pages.

There's a tiny element in this story that I know some don't like to read... it, along with a couple other minor things kept this from being a perfect read for me. But overall, it was a quick captivating read that I think many have, and will enjoy!

What You'll Find:
--What Happens In Vegas
--Strangers to Lovers
--Insta lust/love
--Forced Proximity
--Smile Worthy Banter
--Open Door Spice
--Dual POV

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy from Forever Pub via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given freely.

I wasn't sure where this book was going when it seemed to all be wrapped up after the first few chapters. I realised it was an insta love followed by second chance romance which aren't usually my favourite tropes but I did actuall enjoy it. The middle section where they are seperate drags a bit and is a lot of pining. I also found Carsons constant use of his nickname for Grace was a bit much. There was also a lot of putting down of sex workers. I understand that parts of that world are dark, which added to Carsons story, but not everyone who works in the porn industry hate themselves or have parent issues.

I did however, love the dual POV and their banter was entertaining. Carson and Grace complimeted each other well and bought out the best in each other. They both grow and step out of their comfort zones in different ways. I think the addition of their jobs crossing over really added to the story. The tension of how they were going to solve a criminal problem added a bit more suspense to the plot. It's a great spicy romance with some added twists.

I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I haven't found anything by Mia Sheridan that I dislike yet, and Stinger is no exception. Carson and Grace could not be further apart in life. But when an unexpected elevator ride throws them together, the sparks fly. The book is filled with that amazing attraction that Mia writes so well between her characters. I really enjoyed the story as a whole, and was captivated and surprised all the way through the end.

4/5 ☆ • 2/5 🌶️

genre & tropes:
• contemporary romance
• military romance
• second chance love
• insta-love
• fated mates (in my opinion!)

Stinger is a dual POV, insta-love, second chance romance about two strangers who meet at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Carson & Grace couldn't be more different; he's in the porn industry & she's a law student. He's easygoing & fun, she's uptight & meticulous. After a not so meet cute, Carson & Grace agree to have a weekend-long, no strings attached fling. But once the weekend comes to an end, things aren't as black & white as when they made their agreement.

I really enjoyed this book! Mia Sheridan is the queen of angst, and as per usual, she had me falling in love with these characters immediately. They had chemistry like no other, and the type of love they shared was so intense! This story starts off on a very spicy note, but quickly becomes complex, heartbreaking, and raw. Stinger is written in three parts/three different timelines, and takes place over the span of five years. It follows Carson & Grace as they grow up & face their past traumas, and thankfully ends with a HEA.

If you love some angst, spice, and a good cry, this is definitely worth the read!

*Thank you to Netgalley and Bloom Books for the eArc in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first Mia Sheridan book, but it won’t be my last! This book was amazing! I loved everything about it. The storyline was very engaging. The writing was perfect. 5/5 Buttercup Stars ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley & SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the arc of this book!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in return for an honest review. This book started off so good for me, it was 5 stars the first half, but the 2nd half quickly went done to 3 as I felt like it was too long for no reason. Insta love isn’t my favorite trope which is why this would overall be a 3 star read. Hard to follow time jumps and military. It was a good book but a bit too long for me.

No one writes a soulmate romance better than Mrs. Mia Sheridan, her writing continues to amaze me and believe in love. While I enjoyed the first act of this book, the second act was absolutely incredible and included my ABSOLUTE favourite tropes of all time (that I will not mention, for it is a spoiler). Mia is quickly starting to become one of my favourite authors of all time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This may be my FAVORITE Mia Sheridan book! This was such a great read and I devoured it in one day!!

Grace is a perfectionist, a plan follower, and a law student in Vegas for a convention. She literally bumps into Carson Stinger, a carefree adult film star who also there for a convention.
Grace finds him attractive yet his sexual inuendos make her dislike him. Then they get stuck in an elevator for a few hours together. They start opening up to each other and decide to spend one weekend together, where Carson can teach Grace a few things. No strings attached.
Neither one of them expected to have the type of feelings they had for each other. But they also have pasts that they are trying to work through.

This book was so beautifully written. I always love Mia’s writing style and this book is no exception. The characters were charming and I loved watching them grow throughout the years. Also, the sexual tension between these two was off the charts.

Such an amazing book that you absolutely must read! Now! Go!


📘: Stinger by Mia Sheridan
🗓️: June 6, 2023

Thank you to NetGalley, Mia Sheridan, and Bloom Books for this ARC!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

*Reviewed on NetGalley and Goodreads.

In Stinger by Mia Sheridan we follow Grace and Carson and their wild love story. Grace attends a law student conference in Las Vegas at the same time Carson is attending an adult performer conference. After a chance collision, the two decide to take the weekend and get to know each other in quite a few ways (lol), but then they must go back to their own respective lives.

The book is split into 3 parts with dual pov and timeline jumps. The latter part of the book has a huge twist, which I don’t want to spoil, but I didn’t see it coming.

Overall I felt this book had good smut/romance, but the characters fell flat for me. Everything happened so coincidentally it was almost too unrealistic.

Thank you, Bloom Books and NetGalley, for the advanced copy of Stinger.

This was my first Mia Sheridan book, but it won't be my last! I loved this book. The chemistry between the two characters was *chef's kiss*! The spice was great but also had a plot to it!

Grace is a law student with her life planned out. She's in Vegas for a law student conference when she literally runs into Carson, straight male performer, who is in Vegas for an adult entertainment conference. When this straight-laced lawyer gets stuck in an elevator with porn star extraordinaire, Grace's life plan takes a turn with a wild weekend. This story follows Grace and Carson over many years. The suspense in the last third of the novel and the romance that went along with it kept me enthralled and cheering for our leads. Pick this one up. You won't be disappointed.

4 stars for Stinger. I wasn’t expecting to like this second chance romance as much as I did!

This was my first Mia Sheridan novel and I definitely look forward to reading more.

The only thing I would have changed was the judgement that Grace passed towards the beginning of the book.

Thank you to Mia Sheridan, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books and Netgalley for providing me with this copy. All opinions are my own.

*3.5 stars rounded down*

The first half of this book is so extremely different from the second half that it is actually kind of jarring lol. To be completely honest, I almost DNFed after a handful of chapters because it was just too cheesy for me. I did enjoy the MCs’ chemistry and the spice🔥, but I was just struggling with the overall storyline.

Then, by part 2, there were a lot of timeline hops and major changes in the characters’ lives. By part 3, the story was something else entirely. It was an interesting twist and definitely had more depth that pulled me back in. The romance also ended up being not quite as cheesy as I was anticipating it to be. And I enjoyed how things panned out.

So, the second half of this book definitely saved it, but it still felt a bit too disjointed, IMO. This is my first Mia Sheridan book, and I did enjoy her writing, so I’d definitely give her other books a shot - namely, Archer’s Voice because I know how popular it is!

I really enjoyed the setup of this book and the writing flowed seamlessly. Stinger is another example of great story telling from Mia Sheridan and I’ll read whatever she puts out.

“Never let go, baby,” she said.

“I never did. I never let go. Of that weekend. Of you.”


Stinger by Mia Sheridan | 18+ check tw!

4.5 out of 5 🌟 | 🌶🌶

⚠️Potential Spoilers ahead! Proceed with caution! ⚠️

*A very special thank you to Netgalley and Bloom Books for allowing me to read this book early in exchange for an honest review*

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Okay, I ate this book up. Mia Sheridan is quickly becoming an author that I will instantly buy and read anything she writes. This book, in particular, is tied with Archer’s Voice for my favorite Mia Sheridan book.

Man, I really loved this book. Normally, I tend to not lean toward second chance romance as a trope because I’m not a fan of books that go back and forth from the present day to past. But the way that this book is done made the past and the present feel more cohesive. It’s split into three parts: past, while they’re separated, and present day. It makes for such an interesting and quick paced read.

The romance, the chemistry, and the banter was just phenomenally done. I loved Carson as a character and grew to love Grace, too. It does have an insta love/insta attraction element to it, but not in a way that made it feel unrealistic to me. There was also a great evolution of characters that I loved being able to go through them with.

The spice was so good. There is a good amount of it and the way it is written literally made me swoon.

My one critique is that the ending felt a little long and drawn out. And the end of the book almost felt like it was a different book post romantic climax. Not that I minded much, but it was enough to throw me off a bit.

If you love second chance romance with wonderful banter and great character evolution, this one is definitely for you.

This book isn’t what I expected! I loved Grace’a character and her relationship with Carson. This book was a lot different than some of her other books that I have read, but I did enjoy it!

Tropes: Military, Second Chance, 2 Night Stand

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for providing me with an E-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

In this book we follow Grace Hamilton and Carson Stinger. Grace and Carson run into each other at a hotel in Las Vegas where there are two conferences happening -- one for adult entertainment promo, and one for law students. In the beginning, she is captivated by his looks until she sees his name badge: Carson Stinger, Straight Male Performer. Carson notices her change in expression and though he is used to this happening, he is stung by Grace's change in demeanor but makes light of it with a joke. Unexpectedly, they get stuck in an elevator together and are stranded for a couple of hours. They both connect by sharing things about themselves and Carson makes a proposition to Grace to spend the weekend together. This changes both of them forever when they start to develop real feelings for each other, but ultimately, they leave Vegas separately. The second part of the story takes place 5 years later when they both meet up again unexpectedly. They have both held onto the experiences from that weekend and you see the choices they made as a result of the short time they spent together.

This book was different than Mia's other books that I have read, but I loved every page of it! I was hooked right from the beginning, and I read this book 6 hours straight and finished it. I loved both of the main characters, especially Carson. He had me blushing and laughing every time he talked. What I loved about Grace is how she is such a strong FMC, and has her life planned out how she wants it, and doing what is best for herself. Grace and Carson had so much chemistry, I felt it through the pages. There was so much angst and steaminess in this book, I was shocked! If you haven't read this book, I definitely recommend it when it gets re-released with that gorgeous cover!

Unfortunately, this book was not the book for me. When I saw it, I was extremely excited to read it and felt this premise was right up my alley. However, my big problem with this were based on the fact that this book came out originally in 2013 and felt like it was not properly updated.

Although I wasn't a huge fan of this book, I can see how it appeals to a variety of individuals. It is a second chance romance, it's spicy, there's angst, and redemption. There is significant character growth and the romance between the two characters, Grace and Carson, is sweet. I loved how the author flipped some tropes, with Carson being a male entertainer at the beginning of the book. All of this will appeal to a variety of readers and if you enjoy these elements, then this is the book for you.

Where it fell apart for me was this was originally written and published in 2013. Society changes and evolves over time, as does the author's writing strengths and voice. I felt that as this book is being republished, it needed an overhaul to accommodate for those changes. Parts of the book left a bad taste in my mouth. The judgemental aspect toward sex workers in the beginning and the pushing of a sexual assault victim to keep her baby toward the end needed to be reworked to integrate the larger discussions that have emerged in the 10 years since this book was written. Additionally, I felt that the author has grown as a writer since the publication of this book. The dialogue, interactions between characters, parts of the plot, and descriptions felt like a draft rather than an final product.

Overall, this was not the book for me, it hits home for a large number of people, especially those that enjoy second chance and angsty romance novels. Those that love that type of romance will definitely enjoy this novel.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Bloom Books and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This was my second read by Mia Sheridan and I loved it. I think I liked this one better than Archer’s Voice.

I loved Grace and Carson. They were perfect together. Their second chance was so sweet. I thought Grace was a solid MFC. She knew what she wanted and went for it. Carson was great. The growth he had was my favorite. Seeing his journey from beginning to end was a wild ride.

I laughed out loud a few times. I cried, too. I really enjoyed this one.